Battery terminal covers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

2017BRZ4ME · 04-15-2020, 01:38 AM

My very first post. I've owned my 2017 BRZ for less than a week!
I noticed what looks like a battery terminal cover that had fallen down in the corner of the battery tray. Where does this go? Do either of the battery terminals come stock from the factory? Hopefully the picture will show up here.
https://photos.google.com/u/0/photo/...sy6W5mxx5lmZoF
Send pictures of what the factory battery should look like.
Thanks in advance.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ki...w=w659-h888-no

Mr.ac · 04-15-2020, 03:13 AM

Welcome.
Read your manual if you have it. If not google it. It would provide useful information you need to know about your new car.

Also battery covers are red and are on the positive side of the battery. If that is what fell down then just put it back. Just google image any BRZ engine bay.

Also FYI in order to post pics you need to have them hosted via third party site like Flickr or such.

JD001 · 04-15-2020, 03:36 AM

I only have a cover for the 'postive' terminal, the cover is red..

Mr.ac · 04-15-2020, 04:42 AM

Yes that red plastic thing is your positive battery cover.
The way it's sitting, it's upside down.
The longest part of the cover goes in front of your battery.
You many have to wiggle it into snap it back in place. That amp cable might get in the way. But just tell it "you're a naughty boy" and shove it in with force.

LimitedSlip · 04-15-2020, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Also FYI in order to post pics you need to have them hosted via third party site like Flickr or such.

Have you ever tried clicking on the paper clip and just uploading a picture? It works well. It's how I posted the screenshot below. Not sure if a new member can do it right away, maybe need to make a few basic posts first.

Tcoat · 04-15-2020, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

Have you ever tried clicking on the paper clip and just uploading a picture? It works well. It's how I posted the screenshot below. Not sure if a new member can do it right away, maybe need to make a few basic posts first.

You sometimes have to click on the "Advanced" tab of the post to get the paperclip. It doesn't show up in a basic "quick reply" post.

JD001 · 04-15-2020, 01:43 PM

I'm still wondering if the OP has retrieved said item and managed to install it on the correct terminal.. Or has he broken it trying to fix to something else??

I think the cover for the "positive" terminal may come under the "worst design ever" because once installed you can't see the terminal!!

sneefy · 04-15-2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2017BRZ4ME

Send pictures of what the factory battery should look like.

How about you Google it yourself?

Ultramaroon · 04-16-2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sneefy

How about you Google it yourself?

Man, that's too much work. Somebody help this guy.

2017BRZ4ME · 04-16-2020, 02:48 AM

I think the former owner added some wiring for his subwoofer. That may be what is making it difficult to seat the terminal cover. The cover doesn't want to fit over the area of the black tape just above the red insulation. I can force it to clip but it won't stay put. If I can determine which wire he added maybe I can remove it. That's why I was asking for a picture for comparing the stock wiring on the positive terminal. Thanks again.

Thanks for the tip on paperclip attachment photos!

JD001 · 04-16-2020, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2017BRZ4ME

I think the former owner added some wiring for his subwoofer. That may be what is making it difficult to seat the terminal cover. The cover doesn't want to fit over the area of the black tape just above the red insulation. I can force it to clip but it won't stay put. If I can determine which wire he added maybe I can remove it. That's why I was asking for a picture for comparing the stock wiring on the positive terminal. Thanks again.

Thanks for the tip on paperclip attachment photos!

This can be your very first mod... Cut red cap to fit around additional cables...

LimitedSlip · 04-16-2020, 02:26 PM

The red wire is not stock. Does the cable have sufficient length to move it to the clamp bolt?
The cover might fit better then.

JD001 · 04-16-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

The red wire is not stock. Does the cable have sufficient length to move it to the clamp bolt?
The cover might fit better then.

Why are you so desperate to fit the cover? My cover usually spends more time in the door cubby hole..

Dave-ROR · 04-16-2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Why are you so desperate to fit the cover? My cover usually spends more time in the door cubby hole..

Won't pass tech for basically any motorsports event without one.. slightly less likely to cause a fire in the case of an accident (ground to firewall/etc) is another.

04-15-2020, 01:38 AM	#1
2017BRZ4ME Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited w/perf pkg Location: Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Battery terminal covers My very first post. I've owned my 2017 BRZ for less than a week! I noticed what looks like a battery terminal cover that had fallen down in the corner of the battery tray. Where does this go? Do either of the battery terminals come stock from the factory? Hopefully the picture will show up here. https://photos.google.com/u/0/photo/...sy6W5mxx5lmZoF Send pictures of what the factory battery should look like. Thanks in advance. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ki...w=w659-h888-no Last edited by 2017BRZ4ME; 04-15-2020 at 03:57 AM. Reason: picture links

04-15-2020, 03:13 AM	#2
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome. Read your manual if you have it. If not google it. It would provide useful information you need to know about your new car. Also battery covers are red and are on the positive side of the battery. If that is what fell down then just put it back. Just google image any BRZ engine bay. Also FYI in order to post pics you need to have them hosted via third party site like Flickr or such. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

04-15-2020, 04:42 AM	#4
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes that red plastic thing is your positive battery cover. The way it's sitting, it's upside down. The longest part of the cover goes in front of your battery. You many have to wiggle it into snap it back in place. That amp cable might get in the way. But just tell it "you're a naughty boy" and shove it in with force. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

04-16-2020, 02:48 AM	#10
2017BRZ4ME Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited w/perf pkg Location: Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the former owner added some wiring for his subwoofer. That may be what is making it difficult to seat the terminal cover. The cover doesn't want to fit over the area of the black tape just above the red insulation. I can force it to clip but it won't stay put. If I can determine which wire he added maybe I can remove it. That's why I was asking for a picture for comparing the stock wiring on the positive terminal. Thanks again. Thanks for the tip on paperclip attachment photos! Attached Images

04-16-2020, 02:26 PM	#12
LimitedSlip Senior Citizen Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: Then-1977 Celica GT Now-2017 860SE Location: In A Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 393 Thanks: 145 Thanked 385 Times in 201 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The red wire is not stock. Does the cable have sufficient length to move it to the clamp bolt? The cover might fit better then. Attached Images

04-15-2020, 03:36 AM	#3
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,257 Thanks: 7,978 Thanked 6,497 Times in 3,636 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I only have a cover for the 'postive' terminal, the cover is red..

04-15-2020, 01:43 PM	#7
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,257 Thanks: 7,978 Thanked 6,497 Times in 3,636 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm still wondering if the OP has retrieved said item and managed to install it on the correct terminal.. Or has he broken it trying to fix to something else?? I think the cover for the "positive" terminal may come under the "worst design ever" because once installed you can't see the terminal!!

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